connecticut with her family just a year ago and chase kowalski survived by his parents rebecca and steve. also among the dead school psychologist mary sherlock 56 years old. she planned to retire next year. and vicki soto 27-year-old first grade teacher. the first victim nancy lanza worked with young children. she died at home believed to have been shot dead by her own son. >> margaret do we have any idea yet when the police will begin to move the bodies from the school? >> reporter: well state police have identified the children and they are optimistic that they'll be able to release the remains to the family later today. but no specific time frame has been released just yet, anthony. >> margaret, it's almost impossible to imagine any sort of recovery after this but what's your view on how this community will come together since you've grown up so close to here? >> reporter: well, you know rebecca, everything has come to a halt this weekend. all school activities all sporting event,s, all social activities. as you can see behind me there's a sign on the door that says sanctuary, open. w